Turn downtown Topeka into a playground with an app-led scavenger hunt that guides you past the Statehouse, memorials, and local cultural sites. This self-guided two-hour adventure mixes riddles, photo challenges, and mapped waypoints for groups, families, or team-building outings.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You open the Let’s Roam app and the pavement of downtown Topeka becomes a game board: sandstone steps, bronze plaques, and the shadow of the Statehouse dome guiding your route. The city moves at human pace here — people on benches, a fountain hissing in the square, and clues that nudge you toward both grand memorials and small civic curiosities.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable walking fitness; able to cover several miles on pavement and climb some steps.
Wildlife
History
Topeka’s Statehouse was constructed over several decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and reflects the city’s role as Kansas’s political center.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and marked public spaces; pack out any trash and respect civic monuments — urban trails and plazas benefit from low-impact visitation.
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Charge your phone
The Let’s Roam app is essential — bring a fully charged phone and a portable charger for extra runs.
Wear supportive shoes
Expect 2–4 miles on pavement with occasional stairs and plazas; choose shoes with good soles.
Watch the weather
Summer afternoons can be hot; plan morning or evening starts and carry water.
Start off-peak
Begin on weekday mornings or early evenings to avoid crowds at the Statehouse and parks.
Smartphone with app installed
The scavenger hunt runs through the Let’s Roam app for maps, clues, and photo challenges.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device powered during the two-hour hunt and photo challenges.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for 2–4 miles on sidewalks, cobbles, and building steps.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key during warm months while you walk between waypoints.
summer